Occurred Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 2:00am, Theft 14900 Windward Drive 1205160013

Two air conditioner units were taken from two Padre Island homes overnight while the owner slept inside the home Wednesday.

A 54-year-old man said he discovered someone had tampered with his central air conditioner exterior unit and taken the neighbors unit during the night while he slept. The 54-year-old man said he woke to his dog’s barks which prompted him to investigate. The man then discovered the air conditioner units were taken and destroyed leaving an estimated value of damage at about $5,000.

The Corpus Christi Police Department has a crime prevention unit that can schedule a time with interested home owners to conduct a residential or business security survey. The Crime Prevention Specialists of the Police Community Relations Division are certified by the Texas Insurance Board to conduct Homeowners Insurance Premium Reduction Surveys. During these surveys, our experts determine if the home meets security standards set out by the Texas Insurance Board. If these requirements are met, your insurance company will generally allow you a reduction in your insurance premiums.

Interested property owners may find more information on the City of Corpus Christi website, www.cctexas.com or contact Brenda Moreno, Crime Prevention Advisor, at 361-886-2568. Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com for a variety of information.

Anyone who has additional information about these air conditioner thefts should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.